Is this a correct 71,72 tilt? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**dtkarst** · 04-07-2020, 07:59 PM

Looking at buying this tilt column, steering wheel is correct not sure about the yellow bowtie, but can anyone tell me if this looks like the right column and what years it may have come from? Any help would be appreciated.

**FirstOwner69** · 04-07-2020, 08:12 PM

It's a van tilt.

Andy4639 · 04-07-2020, 08:26 PM

Bottom of it says it's a Van tilt. Truck tilt has a short shaft at the bottom of it.
This one I got from Randy 500 for the 68.

**70shortfleet** · 04-07-2020, 08:44 PM

Some of the early ones did not have n/s switches

**dtkarst** · 04-07-2020, 08:52 PM

They’re asking 150, is that worth picking up still?

**FirstOwner69** · 04-07-2020, 10:56 PM

I've seen them sell here for that or a bit more. However, I've bought a total of 5 or 6 truck, van and motorhome tilts for $50 each at the local salvage yard. There are several threads on how to modify a van tilt to work in a truck.

**FirstOwner69** · 04-07-2020, 11:06 PM

Here's a picture I've posted before showing the 3 types of original tilts that work in our trucks.

Top- RV (modification required)
MIddle- truck
Bottom- van (modification required)

**clay68c10** · 04-08-2020, 08:30 AM

Like the others have said, it is a van tilt. It would work fine, but there’s no neutral safety switch. So you will have to source one and mount it. Not a huge deal, but something to consider with the pricing of it.
If you can get it cheap, then I’d say go for it. Otherwise hit a junkyard and get an RV version.

**dtkarst** · 04-08-2020, 08:35 AM

I’m not really needing one, I’ve got one in my 71, but I figured if it were the real deal truck tilt then I’d snatch it up for 150. I’d be crazy not to I think, but since it’s a can tilt that seems to change it. I appreciate the feedback though, learn something new everyday

04-07-2020, 07:59 PM	#1
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Is this a correct 71,72 tilt? Looking at buying this tilt column, steering wheel is correct not sure about the yellow bowtie, but can anyone tell me if this looks like the right column and what years it may have come from? Any help would be appreciated. Attached Images

04-07-2020, 08:12 PM	#2
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,846	Re: Is this a correct 71,72 tilt? It's a van tilt. __________________ Jim

04-07-2020, 08:26 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Is this a correct 71,72 tilt? Bottom of it says it's a Van tilt. Truck tilt has a short shaft at the bottom of it. This one I got from Randy 500 for the 68. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-07-2020, 08:44 PM	#4
70shortfleet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St.Peters, MO Posts: 2,228	Re: Is this a correct 71,72 tilt? Some of the early ones did not have n/s switches

04-07-2020, 08:52 PM	#5
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Re: Is this a correct 71,72 tilt? They’re asking 150, is that worth picking up still?

04-07-2020, 10:56 PM	#6
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,846	Re: Is this a correct 71,72 tilt? I've seen them sell here for that or a bit more. However, I've bought a total of 5 or 6 truck, van and motorhome tilts for $50 each at the local salvage yard. There are several threads on how to modify a van tilt to work in a truck. __________________ Jim Last edited by FirstOwner69; 04-07-2020 at 11:09 PM.

04-07-2020, 11:06 PM	#7
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,846	Re: Is this a correct 71,72 tilt? Here's a picture I've posted before showing the 3 types of original tilts that work in our trucks. Top- RV (modification required) MIddle- truck Bottom- van (modification required) Attached Images __________________ Jim

04-08-2020, 08:30 AM	#8
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,979	Re: Is this a correct 71,72 tilt? Like the others have said, it is a van tilt. It would work fine, but there’s no neutral safety switch. So you will have to source one and mount it. Not a huge deal, but something to consider with the pricing of it. If you can get it cheap, then I’d say go for it. Otherwise hit a junkyard and get an RV version. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

04-08-2020, 08:35 AM	#9
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Re: Is this a correct 71,72 tilt? I’m not really needing one, I’ve got one in my 71, but I figured if it were the real deal truck tilt then I’d snatch it up for 150. I’d be crazy not to I think, but since it’s a can tilt that seems to change it. I appreciate the feedback though, learn something new everyday

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